Chapter 96 Impolite
It was late at night, and there was only a warm yellow bedside lamp in the master bedroom, outlining the hazy outlines of the furniture and also giving the two figures on the big bed a layer of quiet warmth.
Gu Yuan woke up with an indescribable subtle feeling.
It wasn't a nightmare, nor was it a sound, but rather an instinctive alertness of being watched.
He opened his eyes drowsily, his vision gradually becoming clearer, and then he met a pair of eyes that were very close to him.
Ji Yunzhou.
He lay on his side, one hand under his cheek and the other hand casually resting on the quilt, silent and silent, his deep eyes staring at him with extreme concentration.
That look was too complicated, with difficult-to-identify emotions surging in the silence.
"Depend on!"
Gu Yuan was so frightened that his whole body shuddered, and all his sleepiness disappeared in an instant. His heart seemed to be grasped by an invisible hand, and then it began to beat wildly out of control.
He subconsciously pulled the quilt higher, his voice raspy from waking up and trembling from being frightened: "Ji Yunzhou, why are you staring at me so late at night?! Scaring people can kill them, don't you know that?"
He was really scared.
However, facing his fear and questioning, Ji Yunzhou remained silent.
He just maintained that posture, his eyes still fixed on Gu Yuan's face, as if everything around him, including Gu Yuan's fright, had nothing to do with him.
He was immersed in his own world, in which Gu Yuan seemed to be the only one.
This strange silence caused Gu Yuan's heartbeat to gradually change from simple shock to an uneasy speculation.
He swallowed his saliva, carefully stretched out his hand, and gently waved it in front of Ji Yunzhou, trying to bring him back to his senses:
"Hello? Ji Yunzhou? Are you okay?"
No response.
Gu Yuan became even more worried. He propped himself up, leaned forward slightly, and placed his warm palm on Ji Yunzhou's forehead. The touch felt normal, with no signs of fever.
"Don't scare me, will you?"
His voice softened, his worry evident. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Just as he was about to withdraw his hand and consider whether to pour a glass of water, Ji Yunzhou moved.
He raised his hand and grabbed Gu Yuan's wrist before he could retract it.
Gu Yuan's hand was very small, and when he held it like this, it was almost completely covered.
"fine."
Ji Yunzhou finally spoke, his voice low and slightly hoarse from not having spoken for a long time: "I just wanted to see you."
These few simple words instantly dispelled the fear and uneasiness in Gu Yuan's heart.
He realized it belatedly and felt a little funny, yet also inexplicably embarrassed.
He struggled slightly but couldn't break free, so he let him hold him and lay back down, facing Ji Yunzhou on his side.
"How can you look at people like that?"
Gu Yuan muttered softly, "It's like you're studying some rare specimen. I'm almost scared to death by you."
The corners of Ji Yunzhou's mouth curved upwards, and his fingertips gently stroked the delicate skin on the inside of Gu Yuan's wrist, bringing a slightly itchy touch.
Gu Yuan suddenly remembered what happened before going to bed and asked, "By the way, is Mom back?"
No time to say goodbye.
"Um."
Ji Yunzhou responded, "Brother is here to take her back."
"Big brother is here?"
Gu Yuan opened his eyes wide and raised his voice: "When did it happen? Why didn't anyone call me?"
He suddenly felt embarrassed and annoyed.
The eldest brother of the Ji family is the elder after all, but he is sleeping soundly upstairs. This is really rude!
Gu Yuan's cheeks felt hot as he imagined that Mother Ji and Big Brother Ji might think he was ignorant.
Seeing the man around him suddenly become nervous and self-blaming, Ji Yunzhou's eyes flashed with a smile, and he squeezed his fingers soothingly:
"It's okay. He only stayed downstairs for a while and didn't come up, but he brought you a lot of gifts. Can you open them tomorrow?"
"Huh...that's good." Gu Yuan heaved a long sigh of relief after hearing that.
Fortunately, I didn’t come up, otherwise the first impression would be greatly reduced.
"What? A gift?"
He felt embarrassed again. His elders came to give him gifts, but he was actually sleeping!
"It's okay, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future." Ji Yunzhou pinched his face.
He relaxed and couldn't help but sigh, "Your family has such a good relationship."
There was envy in his tone.
Although the eldest brother is so busy, he still takes time out to pick up his mother. When Ji's mother mentions her sons, there is always pride and tenderness in her eyes.
Gu Yuan had never felt such a close family bond before.
Only when he was in Heli Village...but now they have long forgotten him...
"Um."
Ji Yunzhou looked at him with a gentle gaze: "They all like you very much."
This is not a compliment.
Ji Yunzhou could feel that his family truly accepted and loved Gu Yuan.
This recognition made Ji Yunzhou's heart feel warm as if it was soaked in warm water.
The room became quiet again, with only the sound of the two people's shallow breathing intertwined.
Ji Yunzhou's eyes did not leave Gu Yuan. His focused gaze made Gu Yuan, who had just calmed down, feel a little uncomfortable again, and his ears felt hot.
At this moment, Ji Yunzhou's deep and clear voice sounded again, breaking the silence with a solemn tone:
"Yuanyuan."
"Hmm?" Gu Yuan responded subconsciously, raising his eyes to meet his gaze.
Ji Yunzhou held his hand tightly and asked, "Someday, come back to the old house with me to meet my parents?"
It’s not a question of whether or not, but a day with certainty and planning.
With a "boom", the heartbeat had just calmed down, and at this moment a new round of more rapid drum beating began.
Meeting the parents? Returning to the old house? What this means is self-evident.
It was a more formal and symbolic occasion than meeting Ji's mother and elder brother, and it was a true declaration of stepping into the core circle of the Ji family.
Gu Yuan lowered his eyelashes in panic, staring at their clasped hands. He could feel Ji Yunzhou's gaze still burning on his face, waiting for his response.
My heart was beating excitedly and nervously in my chest, almost bursting through my throat.
He took a deep breath and replied in a voice as soft as a mosquito's:
"I'll do as you say..."
After saying these words, he almost used up all his strength and buried his hot cheeks in the soft quilt, leaving only a pair of wet eyes exposed, quietly looking at Ji Yunzhou.
Looking at his shy and cute appearance, the last trace of melancholy in Ji Yunzhou's eyes completely disappeared, replaced by an inextricable tenderness and smile.
He chuckled softly, and the laughter vibrated from his chest, sexy and charming.
He exerted a little force with his arms and pulled the little guy who was trying to hide him into his arms along with the quilt.
Gu Yuan's cheek was pressed against Ji Yunzhou's strong and warm chest, and he could clearly hear his strong and steady heartbeat, beat by beat.
"Hubby, you're so nice."
Ji Yunzhou started again, and was about to kiss her.
Gu Yuan blocked his mouth: "No, I haven't taken a shower yet."
"Together." Ji Yunzhou picked up the person and walked towards the bathroom.
Tonight is another sleepless night.
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